If you would like to replace your Neff oven light bulb or fix some other oven light problems, this article is for you. Today we will cover some common Neff oven light issues.
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Neff Oven Light Cover Stuck — Cause And Solution
If the light bulb cover of your oven is stuck, it may have melted a bit. To remove the stuck light bulb cover in your Neff oven, follow the steps below…
Step 1: First, turn off the power supply to your oven.
Step 2: Get an oil filter tool and wrap it around the light bulb cover.
Step 3: Apply pressure to the tool as you turn it anticlockwise.
Step 4: Now unscrew the light cover.
The video below will give you a visual of how to remove a stuck light bulb cover in an oven.
Neff Oven Light Cover Broken — How To Fix
To replace a broken light cover in your Neff oven, follow these steps…
Step 1: Turn off the power supply to your oven.
Step 2: Open your oven door and take out the racks to make it easier to access the light cover.
Step 3: Turn the remains of the light cover anticlockwise to remove.
Step 4: Get a new light cover and screw it in.
Step 5: Return the oven racks and close the door.
Step 6: Turn on the power supply to the oven.
Neff Oven Light Not Working — How to Fix
If the light in your Neff oven isn’t working, the light bulb may not be screwed in tightly. Check if the bulb is tightly fitted in the socket. If it isn’t screw it in. Your Neff oven light may also stop working because the light bulb is faulty. To replace the light bulb in your Neff oven, do the following…
Step 1: Turn off the circuit breaker for your oven.
Step 2: Open your oven door and slide out the racks.
Step 3: Turn the oven light cover counter clockwise to remove.
Step 4: Unscrew the light bulb.
Step 5: Get a new light bulb. Make sure the light bulb you get is the right one for the particular model.
Step 6: Screw the new light bulb in.
Step 7: Turn the light cover clockwise to lock it.
Step 8: slide the racks back into the oven.
Step 9: Close the oven door.
Step 10: Turn on the circuit breaker for your oven.
Neff Oven Light And Fan Not Working
If the light and fan in your Neff oven aren’t working, you should reset the oven. To reset your Neff oven, do the following…
Step 1: Turn off the oven.
Step 2: Switch off the circuit breaker and leave it for 10 minutes.
Step 3: After 10 minutes, switch on the circuit breaker and turn the oven back on.
Also follow the steps above if your Neff oven light is flashing on and off.
If your Neff oven light and fan still don’t work after resetting it, the element or thermostat could be faulty. Read this article to learn how to replace the element and thermostat in a Neff oven.
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Neff Oven Light Bulb Keeps Blowing — Causes & Solutions
There is more than one reason why an oven light would keep blowing. Below we have listed the reasons why your Neff oven light bulb keeps blowing and what to do about it.
Not Tightly Fitted
If your Neff oven light bulb is not tightly fitted in the socket, it could cause it to keep blowing. To check if your light bulb is tightly fitted in the socket, follow these steps…
Step 1: Turn off the oven’s power supply and take out the racks in the oven to make it easier to access the light bulb.
Step 2: Remove the light bulb cover.
Step 3: Check if the bulb is secure by gently turning it around. If it turns when you do so, it is loose.
Step 4: Turn the bulb clockwise to tighten it.
Step 5: Return the light bulb cover.
Step 6: Turn the oven’s power supply back on.
Wrong Type Of Bulb
If the bulb you got for your Neff oven is anyone other than the one that was recommended, it won’t last. Check your manual or contact your manufacturer to find out the recommended bulb for your oven.
Neff Oven Light Not Working After Replacing Bulb — How To Fix
If your oven light is not working after replacing the bulb, it may because you got the wrong one. Check the bulb you got, if it’s different from the one recommended for your oven, get a new one. If the bulb is the right one, the socket is probably faulty. To replace the light bulb socket in a Neff oven, follow the steps listed below…
Step 1: Switch off the circuit breaker for your oven.
Step 2: Open the oven door and slide out the racks.
Step 3: If your oven installed in a cabinet, uninstall it by taking out the screws on each side of the oven.
Step 4: Lift the oven out and place it on a flat and sturdy surface lined with a cloth.
Step 5: Take out the screws which hold the back panel of the oven in place.
Step 6: Remove the back panel.
Step 7: Disconnect the wires from the light socket making sure to note where each one goes.
Step 8: Open the oven door.
Step 9: Take out the light cover and the light bulb itself.
Step 10: Release the upper and lower tabs of the light socket using a flathead screwdriver. Have someone else push the back of the light socket as you do this.
Step 11: Remove the light socket and get a new one.
Step 12: Push the light socket in and screw in the light bulb and cover.
Step 13: Reconnect the wires to the light socket.
Step 14: Reposition the back panel of the oven and hold it in place with the screws.
Step 15: Push the oven back into the cabinet and secure it using the screws.
Step 16: Slide the racks back in and turn on the circuit breaker.
Watch the video below for a visual of how to replace the light socket in an oven.
Why Does My Neff Oven Light Stay On?
Your oven light may refuse to turn off because the door doesn’t close properly. This could be the result of a bad door seal or faulty door hinges. Read this article to learn how to replace these two components in a Neff oven. If your oven Neff oven light still doesn’t turn off, try resetting it. If that doesn’t work, follow these steps…
Step 1: Turn off your oven’s power supply.
Step 2: If your oven is installed to a cabinet, you will need to uninstall it. Open the oven door and take out the screws on the sides which secure it to the cabinet.
Step 3: Lift the oven out and place on a towel lined sturdy surface.
Step 4: Take out the screws which hold the top panel of the oven in place.
Step 5: Remove the top panel.
Step 6: You should see the oven’s control board. On the control board, there are black, rectangular relays. Using the plastic or insulated handle of a screwdriver, tap the relay on the far left a few times. This may sound weird and too good to be true, but it will fix the problem.
Step 7: Return the top panel of the oven and hold it in place using the screws.
Step 8: Lift the oven up and push it back into the cabinet.
Step 9: Secure the sides of the oven to the cabinet.
Step 10: Close the oven door and turn on the power supply.
Watch the video below for a visual of how to fix an oven light that won’t stay on.
Neff Oven Light Won’t Unscrew — How To Fix
To unscrew a Neff oven light cover that is difficult to unscrew, follow the steps listed below…
Step 1: Turn on the oven and heat it up for about 3 minutes.
Step 2: Turn off the oven after 3 minutes.
Step 3: Open the oven door and take out the racks.
Step 4: Get a Neff lamp cover removal tool and unscrew the light cover. It shouldn’t be difficult to do.
Can I Use Any Light Bulb In My Neff Oven?
No, you can’t. If you use the wrong type of bulb in your oven, it will either blow or not work at all.
How To Turn Light In Neff Oven
The light in your Neff oven isn’t turned on manually. When you turn off the oven and the cooking process begins, the light should turn on automatically. If this doesn’t happen, the light bulb may be faulty.
Neff Oven Red Light — How To Fix
If your Neff oven is showing a red light and the oven doesn’t warm up, the thermostat is probably faulty. Look at this article to learn how to replace the thermostat in a Neff oven step by step.